Hamilton County Reporter

In a Hoosier Crossroads Conference battle of top 10-ranked Class 4A teams, No. 8 Hamilton Southeastern blasted No. 4 Zionsville 78-50 at the Royals’ gym.

It was the first loss of the year for the Eagles, and also knocked them back in the HCC race. The Royals are now tied atop the conference standings with Brownsburg; both teams have 3-0 records.

Aaron Etherington scored 21 points for Southeastern, including four 3-pointers. He was one of five Royals in double figures. Noah Smith added 15 points, handed out nine assists and made five steals. Chaz Birchfield reached double-double status with 12 points and 12 rebounds, also handing out four assists.

Mabor Majak added 12 points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots, while Nick Bowman scored 10 points and dished out five assists.

Southeastern is 13-2 overall and plays at Mount Vernon tonight.